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capable

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of capable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance

a capable and efficient editor

Synonyms of capable

able, competent, equal, fit, good, qualified, suitable

Words Related to capable

accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran

prepared, schooled, trained

apt, ready, willing

all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Phrases Synonymous with capable

on the ball

Near Antonyms of capable

inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful

unprepared, unschooled, untrained

beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried

Antonyms of capable

incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified

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